Our Vintage Inspired Originals

Glorious vintage masterpieces inspire and shape our design aesthetic.

What makes Kirk Kara vintage designs so captivatingly exquisite?

Our company of artisans and artists don’t merely reproduce the classics. Where’s the art in that? We reimagine them so they never feel dated. We labor over hand sketches that draw inspiration from timeless shapes and styles of the past. We meticulously hand select the ideal gem for each piece.

Then we create and craft highly detailed settings to beautifully balance the pairings of gemstones and diamonds. At Kirk Kara, our creations are timeless originals that infuse iconic design with the intricacy of vintage style.

EVERY DETAIL, MESMERIZING BY DESIGN

Every Kirk Kara detail is a work of art unto itself.

Perfectly Matching Sets

For a brief period of time, your engagement ring will be worn alone.
Then comes the ‘I do’s’, and it’s forever joined by your wedding ring. Shouldn’t those two glorious pieces come together in perfect harmony?
We think so.

That’s why we design our rings as perfectly matched sets. The wedding ring is the mirror image of the engagement ring. They seamlessly fit together, each design complementing the other. The wedding band is always straight, not curved or notched, so it lies flush against the matching engagement ring.
They fit together snugly on your finger for total comfort.

Hand Engraving and Milgrain

Guess who said, “There are no shortcuts to perfection!’. Kirk Kara, of course. And we live by his ethic. Our Master Craftsmen, who have spent their lives studying this art, do everything free form by hand. Their designs are never traced or pre set on a mold. Casting from a mold can create hundreds of identical pieces and possesses none of our fine details.

We take up to 6 hours to hand engrave one ring. At Kirk Kara, we use the most sophisticated tools with the narrowest points to create every hand engraved detail. We primarily engrave our rings in a delicate scroll and wheat hand engraving. And some rings feature custom designed engraved patterns that are unique to those pieces.

Our craftsmen also use a special engravers tool to create our refined, delicate beaded edges called Milgrain. Making these minute beads small is painstakingly hard to do. But that’s what allows the overall design to look so graceful and elegant. Clearly, perfection is something we pursue quite relentlessly.

Signature Filigree

We live in a 360 degree world – yet so many designs are created to only be viewed from the front. How one dimensional! We believe every angle should make you swoon. So our designs feature signature Kirk Kara hand carved filigree and peek a boo diamonds along each side. No wonder we get so many side-long glances of admiration.

Architecturally Breathtaking

We believe jewelry design should be visually stimulating from every angle. Much like the most striking pieces of architecture. So we delicately hand sculpt original wax molds to be as detailed as the finest architectural designs. Glorious from every angle. And of course, blissfully comfortable to wear.

HAND CRAFTED BRILLIANCE

Art is created by artists. Not machines.

Crafted by Hand

We don’t need to tell you that this is what makes all the difference in the world. You know that mass produced will never produce the extraordinary joy you feel when you slip a hand crafted ring onto your finger. Even the naked eye can see the beautiful difference.

Secure Stone Setting

Our center and side stones are securely set to showcase their optimal brilliance. Each diamond is set by hand under a microscope with four solid prongs for lifetime security. Because we believe every stone should be set for life.

Quality Control

Every ring goes through 10 hand inspected quality control checks to make sure it is perfect. Just one minute flaw and we start over from scratch. The final step is a control check in our quality control laboratory. If a ring can pass all this, we proudly engrave it with our Kirk Kara name.

Our Gems

Each stone is hand sorted and then hand matched for color, cut and size. We insist on high quality color (GH or higher) and clarity (VS2-SI1 or higher). Our breathtaking kaleidoscope of extraordinary natural diamonds and gemstones are selected for their vibrancy and radiant color. They are meticulously matched by color for each ring and each one is hand cut to perfectly fit our designs.

Our Metals

We use the highest quality casting process to ensure no porosity in any of our metals. Our alloys use our own metals to give us the best possible durability, longevity and material for our fine milgrain, filigree and hand engraved work.

Our 18K gold is alloyed with palladium that helps it stay white longer.
Our platinum is alloyed with iridium so our rings will develop a beautiful patina over time which enhances each mesmerizing detail. Settings that have different colored rose or yellow gold accents are first cast in in its original metal then assembled by soldering each piece together. This means that your rings will stay true to its color forever. Each ring is rhodium plated in its corresponding color. And then goes through a final hand polish to ensure comfort, shine and sparkle.

Custom Ring Design

Your Vision in the Hands of Our Designer Family

Your ring is both an extension of you and a reflection of your style. It’s all about the details
– and sometimes, those details are your own! Whether you want to combine collections,
incorporate unusual stones, or add a personal touch to our handcrafted heirlooms, we can take
your inspiration and elevate it into a true masterpiece.
There’s custom, and there’s Kirk Kara custom. We handcraft the ring of your dreams with our
distinctive designer touch. With us, you get a one-of-a-kind piece created by an award-winning
family of designers. Whatever you can imagine, we can customize to your vision and
specifications, and our Master Craftsmen can create with exquisite precision and care – all
without compromising the quality or integrity of our original designs. Our trusted Authorized
Retail Partners will work with you through every step of the process to create your perfect
custom ring.

Step 1: Connect with an Authorized Retail Partner

We call them Partners for a reason. Get in touch with your nearest Kirk Kara retailer to bring
your dream ring to life. Be sure to discuss your vision in depth – from specific design details
to must-have metals and stones. Our partners are very well-versed in our brand and can help
guide you toward the perfect custom creation.

Step 2: Design Phase

Our family of designers translates your vision into a beautiful, unique design that’s part Kirk
Kara, and all you. Your ideas, concepts, and sketches become the foundation for a completely
bespoke, professionally designed ring. We work closely with your Authorized Retail Partner to
personalize your custom piece and craft it with signature Kirk Kara design elements. Our family
will refine every detail until the design takes your breath away.

Step 3: Custom Design Sketch

Once the custom design is finalized on our end -- to our Forever Captivating™ specifications --
we share a detailed design sketch to help you visualize your ring as interpreted by our expert
design team.

Step 4: Approval

Upon your approval of the custom sketch, our Authorized Retail Partner can provide pricing
information and a timeline for delivery of your custom ring. Your Kirk Kara original will be
handcrafted like all our pieces and go through 10 hand-inspected quality control checks to make
sure it is perfect in every way.
Please allow up to 6 weeks for the creation of your handcrafted custom ring, once design details
are approved.

Customer Care

Why We Create Collections

Kirk Kara pieces are all original designs inspired by the past and re-imagined for the present. Each one
is drawn from romantic patterns found in nature, architecture and art. Many of the mesmerizing details
are meticulously hand engraved with milgrain edging and signature filigree - and brought to life in the
finest platinum, gold, gemstones and of course, diamonds.

Every Kirk Kara design is the result of a century worth of expertise,
and artistic vision. If it bears our name, it must be worthy of inspiring an entire collection. That’s
why we believe in the European tradition of being loyal to a
specific collection rather than buying a la carte pieces. After all, once you fall madly in love with a
certain design aesthetic, why stray?
That’s why each and every exquisite piece is designed to be…forever captivating.

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Only the best retail partners

We have carefully chosen an extensive network of extraordinarily skilled, professional and knowledgeable retail partners. Simply stated, they are the best in the business. And they’re the only ones we trust to carry and care for your precious Kirk Kara jewelry as well as help you narrow down your choices.

They can offer any assistance you need to fully understand all our customization options, availability and final pricing. And best of all, you can finally try on our rings. We invite you to begin your quest for the perfect choice that will last forever. Visit one of these stellar retailers and discover the Kirk Kara difference.

A few words about pricing...

Our rings are available in 14K and 18K gold, rose gold or Platinum. All prices are for the items as pictured, in US dollars. They do not include a center diamond. Prices are estimates and subject to change based on special orders and availability.

Kirk Kara designs can be special ordered for finger size, metal, combination of gemstones, desired center diamond shape and size. In fact most requests can be accommodated. Just ask!

In order to confirm the final price and information on special orders please contact your Authorized Kirk Kara Retailer. This includes design variations, matching band recommendations and custom design options and availability.

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Send a Hint

Have you found the one creation you just can’t live without? Send a subtle hint to your true love, friends or family by filling out the form below. We will email your message along with a picture of your favorite Kirk Kara creation.